General
 Where is the office located?
Do you have a newsletter?
How can I have my name and/or address changed in your database?
Smoking
Can the Lung Association help me quit smoking?
Lung Disease
Can I talk to someone about a specific lung-related problem?
Can I get literature on a lung disease related subject?
Are there support groups for people with lung disease?
Does the lung association supply medical equipment or money to people with lung disease?
Air Quality
What should I know about air quality and how it affects my health?
Donations and Other Support
How can I make a donation?
Where does the money go?
Where does your funding come from?
How much of the money stays in Maryland?
How much of your funding is spent on programs?
How can I volunteer at the American Lung Association of Maryland?
:: General
 Where is the office located?
The main office of the American Lung Association of Maryland is located at 11350 McCormick Road - Hunt Valley, just north of Towson. Regional offices are located in Cumberland and Salisbury. The switchboard is staffed Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. For directions to your nearest office, call (800) LUNG USA.
Do you have a newsletter? top
The American Lung Association of Maryland produces a newsletter, the "Breath of Life." This quarterly publication reports organizational activities, lung-related news, and events. If you would like to receive this newsletter through the mail, e-mail us at mediarelations@marylandlung.org and provide your name and mailing address. Please type "ALAM Newsletter" in the subject line.
Additionaly, the Lung Association has a brand new publication, LUNGhealth Magazine, which is available to the public at no cost. To order a brochure or LUNGhealth Magazine, or to receive a list of all available materials, email us at literature@marylandlung.org or call 410.560.2120 Ext. 239.
How can I have my name and/or address changed in your database? top
To change your name or address in our database, or to be added or removed from our database, please e-mail us at info@marylandlung.org and let us know your name and address and the change you would like made. Because some changes are made at the national level, they may not be implemented for 6-8 weeks after your request.
:: Smoking
Can the Lung Association help me quit smoking? top
Yes. The American Lung Association of Maryland offers a variety of materials and resources, including a Quit Kit, to help you kick the habit – plus clinics and program referrals from around the state. The Quit Kit is a free smoking cessation packet that includes a booklet of tips for quitting successfully, a summary of nicotine replacement medications, strategies for weight control and a listing of smoking cessation programs in local communities.
:: Lung Disease
Can I talk to someone about a specific lung-related problem? top
Yes! Marylanders with lung-related medical questions can call the American Lung Association Help Line at 800.548.8252, a toll-free line staffed by respiratory therapists and nurses. The help line can provide answers to questions concerning smoking cessation, asthma and allergies, and physician referrals.
Can I get literature on a lung-disease-related subject? top
The American Lung Association of Maryland maintains a vast library of books, literature, and brochures spanning the range of lung disease topics. If you would like to receive information on a particular lung-related subject, click here to make your request or call (410) 560-2120, ext. 239.
Are there support groups for people with lung disease? top
There are several support groups around the state. The Lung Association maintains a database of many and can provide referrals to groups in your area.
Does the lung association supply medical equipment or money to people with lung disease? top
No, but we can help by providing referrals to organizations that may be able to assist. One source for medicine needs is www.medbankmd.org.
:: Air Quality
What should I know about air quality and how it affects my health? top
There are a number of air quality issues, both indoor and outdoor, that can affect your health. Click here to find out more about air quality and air pollution.
:: Donations and Other Support
How can I make a donation? top
There are many ways to donate to the American Lung Association of Maryland: Christmas Seals, tributes, events, bequests and trusts, special gifts, research endowment campaign, property donations, and matching gifts.
Where does the money go? top
Your gift to the American Lung Association of Maryland supports Maryland programs to make a difference in the lives of your family, friends, and community. Your donation will fight lung disease by helping people quit smoking, funding research, improving indoor and outdoor air quality, and educating millions about asthma.
Where does your funding come from? top
We are funded 40% by individual donations, through personal gifts, memorial donations, direct mail campaigns, event sponsorship, and vehicle donations. We also receive funding through Combined Health Charities of Maryland and various local and national grants and foundations.
How much of the money stays in Maryland? top
Eighty-seven percent of donations stay in the State of Maryland to help educate, support and protect Marylanders' lungs. We send 13 percent of Maryland donations to the National American Lung Association to fund national publicity, advocacy efforts, and research.
How much of your funding is spent on programs? top
We maintain one of the lowest overhead rates in the non-profit sector. Nearly 80 percent of our funding goes directly to programming. That means that about $.79 of every dollar donated goes to help people breathe easier. This graph shows how a dollar is spent in our organization.
How can I volunteer at the American Lung Association of Maryland? top
As a volunteer for the American Lung Association of Maryland, you can make a difference. You can teach children how to avoid asthma attacks, educate youngsters about the dangers of tobacco, help people understand the health effects of air pollution, or lend a hand at one of our bike tours or other fundraising events to raise money for lung disease research and programs.
Volunteers help us all breathe easier!
Ongoing volunteer needs include:
Administrative: We often find ourselves in need of someone to fulfill literature requests, maintain databases, do mailings for special events, and other general clerical activities.
Special Events: Our cycling events, comedy night, and asthma walks depend on volunteers to help with planning and provide support for the event.
Health Fairs: Numerous health fairs are held in the community year-round. Volunteers help us out with these by staffing our display and representing our association.
Media Outreach: The Lung Association is a major source of information for radio, TV and newspaper reporters. We are looking for respiratory therapists, school nurses, pulmonary physicians, and people with lung disease to share their experiences.
Advocacy: The Lung Association maintains a database of concerned citizens who want to know about issues that affect lung health. Members of this database can help make a difference by contacting governmental departments and the press.
Check out other pages on our website for more details on programs and events, and email us at volunteer@marylandlung.org about any of the above volunteer opportunities or other ideas on how you'd like to help.
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